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[The dying patient].

Jan Henrik Rosland1, Sebastian von Hofacker, Ørnulf Paulsen

  • 1Sunniva Hospice, Haraldsplass Diakonale Sykehus, Postboks 6165, 5892 Bergen. jhro@haraldsplass.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|February 16, 2006
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Doctors need knowledge of the dying process to help patients and families. This guide covers identifying the terminal phase, symptom relief, and organizing end-of-life care, including medication and family support.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Palliative Care
  • Clinical Practice

Context:

  • Physicians frequently encounter terminally ill patients.
  • Effective end-of-life care requires specialized knowledge and skills.
  • Supporting both patients and their families is crucial.

Purpose:

  • To provide guidance on managing the dying process.
  • To discuss challenges in identifying the terminal phase and ethical considerations.
  • To outline strategies for adequate symptom relief and care organization.

Summary:

  • This article reviews the dying process, focusing on challenges in terminal phase identification, ethical medical treatment issues, and symptom management.
  • It details methods for relieving pain and other symptoms, organizing palliative care, and offers drug recommendations with dosages.

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  • Guidance is also provided for supporting family members through information and reassurance.

    • Impact:

    • Enhances clinical practice by equipping doctors with knowledge for end-of-life care.
    • Improves patient and family support during the terminal phase.
    • Contributes to the implementation of palliative care standards.